PoliticsAugust 16, 2026
kowtow
KOW-tow
Definition
To act in an excessively subservient or submissive manner in order to gain favor or show obedience.
Etymology
The word comes from the Chinese 'kétóu,' which literally means 'knock the head' on the ground as a sign of deep respect or submission.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the Solicitor General's humiliating display of flattery toward the President, highlighting a lack of independence in the Justice Department.
Deeply Disgusted
Read the full article ↗Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance